“Please, pull over and invite me,” Mallory pled silently to the passing truck, “I’ll jump in. I’ll go with you.” The grey Ford F150 stopped, not to offer a ride, but in obedience to the corner stop sign. Her eyes rested on the door, imagining herself jumping into the passenger seat. The truck paused momentarily, then purred down the lamppost lit street, her eyes followed its departure. A set of bright headlights drew her gaze. Peering intensely as the smaller…
“Mrs. Heidi,” Hannah’s voice cracked a whisper, “I saw it, too. The light, in the office. It was on and now it’s not. I saw it, too.” Her dark eyes glanced at me quickly, she was trying not to alarm the children. Hannah, what a Godsend she was! A loving, intelligent homeschooled teenager who cared for my children in my home while I worked on client files. Her rich, chestnut skin reflected the street light, highlighting her brow and cheek…
M.C. A.D.E.’s “Bass Mechanic” begins with Lisa saying, “Oliver, Oliver, darling. Call Mister Haynie, I think our speakers are blown.” “No, no Lisa. Call M.C. A.D.E.” “A.D.E. Dahrling, who’s A.D.E.?” Then new voice, “I’m your bass mechanic-chanic-chanic-chanic-chanic-chanic-chanic.” And then the booty-shaking beat starts. You’ve got to be dead not to want to move to the beat, the steady rhythm of bass. Everyone in the 80s knew this song. America, I think our speakers are blown. We need a base mechanic. …
Humans are comprised of three parts: skin (earth suit and all of its physical components), Spirit (our eternal energy and life source) and soul (mind, will, imagination and intellect). Often, especially in western culture, we focus on the physical realm only. However, research shows the importance of nurturing all three parts of of our beings. This blog is a continuation of The Original Plank Challenge (Please be sure to read it!). I am journaling my effort to strengthen my physical…
One of the recent social media fitness crazes is the plank challenge. You may have noticed these hashtags #plankchallenge #plank-a-day #corestrength #planking #fitgirl. You may also have seen images of people “planking” in odd places. What is a plank? A plank is a physical exercise to strengthen your core: you balance your body, parallel to the floor/ground, with your forearms and toes/balls of feet, the rest of your weight is supported by your core strength. The image below highlights the…
I am a Daughter of the Most High. I am a mother of six. I am a friend. I am straightforward, loyal and prefer to think the best of others. And I write. Writing is my art, my tool to communicate thoughts and ideas. As Johanne Gutenberg was to moveable type, blogging is to transferable thought. Wit and serenity embrace thought – flowing in ink form to my page. Should you happen upon my muse, may you be encouraged, stirred,…
My five oldest kids started school last week. They’re ages 17 to five. High school, middle school, and elementary. My youngest, three, starts 2-day preschool in a couple of weeks. I love seeing their minds grow – so much to learn. Reading, writing, arithmetic, science, history. I’ve tried to foster a love for learning in everything they do. I’m fascinated with continuing education – you know, for doctors, lawyers, information technology. We all profit when we endeavor to be lifelong…